Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
The Loreto Sisters are active champions of justice and freedom for women and children, advocating for equality in access to health and education and promoting respect for our natural resources. Many sisters have formed, and are a part of, crucial networks and partnerships to strengthen their voice and capacity for action.
“…in front of their mud huts, roofed with the ubiquitous UN blue plastic, flowers grew. Aliens in a foreign land, having witnessed unspeakable horrors and lost everything, they could still plant flowers. The indomitable resilience of the human spirit, in the face of which, may I remain in awe.”
Libby Rogerson ibvm
Our work
Our work in JPIC drives the projects funded by MWIA. We work to fight injustices in our world, providing communities with the means to make them self-sufficient, and a hope for the future.
Current issues
The international JPIC are committed to promoting the UN Millennium Development Goals. In Australia we focus n four main areas:
You can help
You can help by lobbying governments on issues important to you; by raising awareness in your school or workplace and by supporting our projects.
Information and resources